Dorm Decor

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I *Covet* This University of Alabama Dorm’s Coffee Bar Setup (It Has an Ice Machine!)Dorm Decor

Amelia Donaho (@ameliadonaho on Instagram) says she has wanted to go to the University of Alabama since she was 5, so when it came time to decorate her double dorm room, she’d been dreaming about it for quite a while. After lots of arranging and some on-the-fly DIYs (like using hair ties to secure her bed skirt), she and her roommate created a cozy room filled with pink accents and ruffled details, a style she refers to as “romantic with a modern twist.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

2 days ago

Our Complete Guide to Memorial Day Dorm Deals You Should Be Shopping (Over 100!)Dorm Decor

Savings up to 70% off!

Megan Gray

2 days ago

IKEA Dorm Room Essentials for Every Style and Budget, Starting at $2!Dorm Decor

They’re must-haves.

Megan Gray

May 21, 2026

This Pottery Barn Teen Floral Bedding Is So Perfect for Summer Dorm Decor

And it's literally $100 off right now.

Sofia Rivera

May 16, 2026

In This “Game-Day Glam” Dorm Room, Orange Is the Hero Color Dorm Decor

Saving this for wall art inspo rn.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

May 15, 2026

9 Cherry-Themed Decor Finds to Give Your Dorm a Bold Look Dorm Decor

This aesthetic is so playful, too!

Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26

May 14, 2026

I Just Discovered This Crafty Hack for a Makeup Brush, and My Mind Is Blown Dorm Decor

I wish I’d thought of this sooner!

Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26

May 14, 2026

It's Your Last Chance to Buy This Adorable, Viral IKEA Lamp (And It's on Sale!)Dorm Decor

The dimming feature is so cool.

Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26

May 10, 2026

This Hampton University Dorm Proves Minimal Can Still Feel Cozy Dorm Decor

Read this before you put up that peel-and-stick wallpaper.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

May 8, 2026

The 34 Dorm Essentials You *Need* — According to College Students Dorm Decor

Our second-annual list is filled with must-haves.

Collette Reitz

May 7, 2026

I Can't Get Over the Gorgeousness of This LEGO Set Dorm Decor

It might be prettier than the real thing?!

Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26

May 6, 2026

12 Dorm Bed Headboards That Will Make Your Room So Much Comfier (and Cuter!)Dorm Decor

From smart storage to stylish pillows, these will give your bed a serious glow-up.

Yanel SiqueirosNew York University '27

May 11, 2025

Gorgeous Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Transforms This Arkansas Dorm Dorm Decor

I'm obsessed.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

May 1, 2026

This Newly Relaunched Dorm Decor Brand Makes College Basics Look Chic Dorm Decor

Their dorm-friendly sconces are everything.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Apr 30, 2026

This Mini "Dachshund" Accessories Organizer Has Had Such a Big Impact on My Life Dorm Decor

Such a lifesaver.

Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26

Apr 28, 2026

We Asked Hundreds of College Students to Tell Us the Best Mini Fridge Dorm Decor

They all have a freezer!

Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University (Master's)

Apr 28, 2026

10 Dorm Bedding Finds to Make Your Space Feel More Like You Dorm Decor

Cozy finds for snoozing and snacking.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Apr 27, 2026

73 Dorm Registry Ideas to Put on Your High School Graduation Wish List Dorm Decor

Plus, how to even make a dorm registry.

Kailey SamarjianStonehill College '26

Apr 27, 2026

I Just Found the Prettiest, Most Unexpected Graduation Gift Ever Dorm Decor

Practical *and* gorgeous.

Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26

Apr 27, 2026

41 Easy Ways to Make Your Dorm So Cozy (from Snuggly Blankets to Personalized Wall Art)Dorm Decor

It's time to get comfortable.

Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25

Apr 23, 2026

11 Places to Shop for the Coolest Dorm Posters Online (Starting at $6)Dorm Decor

A world of affordable art is only a click away.

Benedetto RebeccaUniversity of Miami '24

Apr 22, 2026

This “Mini” Picture Frame DIY Is So Cute, and Perfect for Instax Cameras Dorm Decor

I’m obsessed.

Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26

Apr 21, 2026

The Cutest Decor Gem in This University of Alabama Dorm Only Cost $10 Dorm Decor

And it's a DIY!

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Apr 17, 2026

The “10% Pink” Rule Will Make Your Room Feel Effortlessly Cool Dorm Decor

Put on your rose-colored glasses.

Alessandra AlluinNew York University '27

Apr 16, 2026

12 Stunning Dorm Decor Items You're About to See Everywhere (I Want Them All!)Dorm Decor

Adding these all to my Pinterest board.

Sofia Rivera

Apr 16, 2026

Your New Favorite Dorm Trend Is Nostalgic, Sporty, and Magical All at Once Dorm Decor

Who says you have to pick just one style?

Alyssa Rotunno

Apr 15, 2026

“Hobby Walls” Are the Personalized Secret to Making Your Room Feel Like You Dorm Decor

Anything goes.

Mia ClancyUniversity of Vermont '27

Apr 15, 2026

You're About to Fall in Love with This Vintage, All-the-Frills Aesthetic Dorm Decor

It’s an art.

India Roby

Apr 15, 2026

The Gorgeous Dorm Lighting You Haven't Considered Yet but Definitely Should Dorm Decor

The "big light" could never!

Yanel SiqueirosNew York University '27

Apr 15, 2026

The "New Headboard" Trend Is Coming to Make Your Room So Cozy Dorm Decor

Sweet dreams ahead.

Megan McCarty

Apr 15, 2026

This SCAD Dorm Is Dripping with Lace, Vintage Details, and Fairy Cottage Vibes Dorm Decor

I love the tennis racket wall decor.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Apr 10, 2026

I Spotted the Best “Vintage” Mirror in a Dorm Tour, and I Need It for My Apartment Dorm Decor

You can use it as a jewelry tray, too.

Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26

Apr 4, 2026

Peek Inside This Dartmouth Freshman’s “Barbie Dreamhouse” Dorm Dorm Decor

I’m obsessed with the pink energy.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Apr 3, 2026

This Edgy Decor Idea Is So Much Better Than a Bulletin Board Dorm Decor

It adds so much personality to your wall.

Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26

Apr 1, 2026

This Tiny First Apartment Essential Will Save You So Much Stress Dorm Decor

Future you will thank you.

Yanel SiqueirosNew York University '27

Mar 29, 2026

12 Transformative Room Divider Ideas for Studios and Shared Apartments Dorm Decor

Who knew you could do so much with a tension rod?

Megan McCarty

Mar 28, 2026

I Tried Every Mattress at IKEA — Here’s My Super-Comfy Pick for College Students Dorm Decor

Here’s what you need for a good night’s sleep.

Sofia Rivera

Mar 28, 2026

14 of the Best Looking and Smelling Candles to Burn in Your Apartment Dorm Decor

You don’t have to adhere to dorm rules anymore.

Sofia Rivera

Mar 28, 2026

I Asked Designers How to Make My First Apartment Feel More Grown-Up, Less “Adult Dorm”Dorm Decor

These 5 tips totally changed the way I look at my space.

Angelica Zhiyu Luo

Mar 27, 2026

This UCSC Junior's “Fancy Nancy”-Inspired Bedroom Is Bursting with Personality Dorm Decor

I need to try this streamers DIY ASAP.

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Mar 27, 2026

26 Easy Ways to Give Your Dorm Room an Instant Glow-Up (They’re Student-Approved!)Dorm Decor

Get ready to rethink what a gallery wall can be.

Alison Goldman

Mar 26, 2026

This Retro "Film Strip" Frame Is My New Favorite Thing in My Room (So Cool!)Dorm Decor

So good for vintage film lovers.

Sophie GoldsteinMarquette University '26

Mar 22, 2026

Peek Inside This WashU Sophomore’s Cozy, Boho Dorm Filled with Handmade Wall Art Dorm Decor

Amanda Lee (@mandy.k.lee on TikTok), a sophomore biology major at Washington University in St. Louis, hadn’t seen her 85-square-foot room (a single within a suite) before moving in, but she knew she was going to have much more wall space to work with than she’d had freshman year. So, she got to work making her own wall art to fill up the blank space: collages, watercolors, and plenty of photos now help her space completely reflect her personal style. How did you find this space?

Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26

Mar 21, 2026

This Underrated Brand Makes Getting Organized Actually Fun — See Our Fave Finds!Dorm Decor

Necessary dorm decor, but make it fun.